Press Releases

The Senate Business and Commerce Committee Thursday approved a measure to close the pay disparity between men and women. Sen. Kyle D. Loveless (R-Oklahoma City) issued the following statement:
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Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman released the following comment after the Senate Rules Committee approved a bill to reform the Judicial Nominating Commission:

“The current judicial nominating commission puts too much power and influence in the hands of the state’s trial attorneys. The anti-business tone of the court is a constant reminder of the need for judicial reform.

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved four criminal justice reform bills aimed at addressing the state’s prison population while still ensuring public safety. The measures were touted by Governor Mary Fallin in her State of the State speech this year, and were proposed by her Oklahoma Justice Reform Committee.

Sen. Greg Treat, R-Edmond, is Senate principal author of three measures that would hold nonviolent offenders accountable while still ensuring public safety and saving millions of dollars each year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Senator Joseph Silk recently received the Freshman Senator of the Year award from the Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee (OCPAC).

“It’s an honor to be recognized by this organization for my work in state government,” said Silk, R-Broken Bow.  “I will continue to support smaller government and strive to promote liberty and our free market.” 

OCPAC called Silk a courageous leader in conservative state government, noting his outstanding work in protecting individual liberties.